BioNTech co-founder echoes Pfizer CEO, expects people to get vaccinated against coronavirus annually

BioNTech co-founder and chief medical officer Dr. Ozlem Tureci echoed comments made by Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla who said that people will likely need a third shot of the two-dose Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine as immunity against the virus wanes. She also expects that people will need to get vaccinated against the coronavirus annually. On Wednesday, April 21, Tureci … Continue reading BioNTech co-founder echoes Pfizer CEO, expects people to get vaccinated against coronavirus annually

Big Pharma companies begin push for coronavirus booster shots, with no end in sight

Two shots may not be enough for those who received the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines. Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said people who’ve gotten both doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech jab would likely need a third shot within 12 months and might need an annual shot thereafter. “There are vaccines … like polio that one dose is enough, … Continue reading Big Pharma companies begin push for coronavirus booster shots, with no end in sight